Essaouira, Morocco 🇲🇦
#450
,
Nomad Score:
63%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Essaouira offers a very affordable cost of living compared to Western standards, especially outside peak tourist seasons.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with many affordable options including apartments and guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets provide fresh produce at low prices; dining out is inexpensive, especially traditional Moroccan cuisine.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83%
Weight: 20
Local transport is cheap, with affordable taxis and buses; car rentals are moderately priced.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
76%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
62%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; memberships are cheaper than in Western countries.
💱 Currency Stability
68%
Weight: 30
Moroccan Dirham is relatively stable but subject to some fluctuations against major currencies.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
65%
Weight: 100
Internet speeds are moderate; fiber is available but can be inconsistent; mobile internet is widely used.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
41%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; a few small hubs exist but not widespread.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
74%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
67%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not extensively.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
39%
Weight: 100
Essaouira is an emerging but still niche destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a strong emphasis on leisure and outdoor activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Clean coastal environment with fresh sea air and limited industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Public areas are moderately clean; some streets can be untidy especially during tourist season.
🗨️ Language Barrier
52%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is less common but improving in tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to coastal winds and low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
54%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare is available; for advanced care, travel to larger cities is recommended.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
83%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
58%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; limited specialist services locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters; mostly sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional minor earthquakes but rare.
🏞️ Green Spaces
63%
Weight: 10
Limited urban green spaces but proximity to beaches and countryside compensates.
❄️ Air Conditioning
57%
Weight: 15
Not widespread in older buildings; some modern accommodations have AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
68%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes with pleasant winters and warm summers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
89%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with strong Berber, Arab, and French influences.
🌃 Nightlife
43%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more relaxed and low-key compared to big cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, hiking, and water sports.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
61%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic and French exist but are limited.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
79%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, camel rides, and artisan workshops.
🎳 Indoors Fun
48%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; focus is more on outdoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
84%
Weight: 25
Vibrant local cuisine with fresh seafood and traditional Moroccan dishes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
50%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; some wellness centers offer classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
72%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood widely available; healthy eating is accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
73%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 time zone is convenient for European clients and manageable for US overlaps.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
37%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
29%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
28%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem presence.
💳 Local Payment Services
56%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments growing but cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
32%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and limited infrastructure for crypto use.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
51%
Weight: 30
Essaouira-Mogador Airport has limited flights; major connections require travel to Marrakech.
🚇 Public Transit
44%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options within the city.
🚶 Walkability
77%
Weight: 20
Compact medina and town center are very walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
39%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available; taxis are common.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
62%
Weight: 15
Buses and shared taxis connect Essaouira to other cities; no train service.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
65%
Weight: 10
Scooter and bike rentals are available for tourists and locals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
71%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage with 4G widely available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
78%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
69%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
74%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival for many nationalities; stays up to 90 days.
📊 Tax Friendliness
42%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires residency.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
48%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves paperwork and delays.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
53%
Weight: 50
Emerging destination with some amenities but still developing infrastructure.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
31%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Small but growing online community of nomads in Essaouira.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
76%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate female friendliness; cultural norms require some caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
63%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional cultural misunderstandings may occur.